Our Sunday meditation and service will move to the park! Please join us for a fun and unique Sunday gathering including:

• Dharma Talk by Sosan Theresa Flynn
• Meditation
• Potluck Lunch
• Lots of Family Activities

This year will also include the drawing for our spring appeal raffle. The first prize is an iPad, second prize is $200 in classes at Clouds and the third prize is an iPod nano.

Sign up for food is available at Clouds or by contacting Didi Koka.

For more information about the picnic, please contact Rachel Sear.

Download the flyer in PDF.

Download audio file (CIW2012-04-22.mp3)

Download audio file (CIW2012-04-15.mp3)

with Ken Ford

It is rare to have the chance to step into the sanctuary of stillness which so deeply nourishes the body and mind.  We are immersed in a cacophony of stimuli:  decisions, meetings, calls, text messages, emails, tasks, events, activities — how can the mind rest?

We invite you to rest in the silence of a day long sesshin at Clouds in Water. Sesshin, which means “collecting the heart/mind”, provides a rare chance to step into a sanctuary of stillness, to close the door for a little while on the cacophony, and to appreciate the freedom and spaciousness of life in the present.

Our time together will include periods of sitting and walking meditation, chanting, a dharma talk and breakfast.  Beginners and experienced meditators, all are welcome.  Instruction provided as needed.

$45/$36
Members, please use promotion code member2012 at checkout to receive the discounted membership rate. This class is included in the Zen Dog program.

Click here to register. Registration deadline is August 12. To register after time, please contact the Ino.

Download audio file (CIW2012-04-08.mp3)

Saturday, May 19, 9:00 a.m. – noon;
Location: Byakuren’s country home

with Kyoku Tracey Walen

What can the earth and nature teach us about ourselves, our minds, and the source of our True Nature?  We’ll spend this half-day sesshin outdoors using meditation, mindful walks, and creative arts to open our eyes to the miracle of interbeing.

We will meet at Clouds and drive together to Byakuren’s.

$45/$36 
Members, please use promotion code member2012 at checkout to receive the discounted membership rate. This class is included in the Zen Dog program.

Click here to register online. 

In this half-day retreat designed especially for beginners, you will have the opportunity to enter deeply into meditation and mindfulness. It is a wonderful way to begin or rejuvenate a daily meditation practice.

Developing a meditation discipline is about answering the deep call of our hearts. In this retreat, you will learn how to develop a meditation practice that fits your lifestyle and personality.

The retreat will cover the basics of zazen, or Zen meditation. We will explore various sitting meditation postures (including sitting in a chair), as well as standing, walking and lying down meditation. We will include instruction, meditation and small group sharing circles.

Lunch will be provided

$45/$36
Members, please use promotion code member2012 at checkout to receive the discounted membership rate. This class is included in the Zen Dog program.

Click here to register

We care so deeply about our relationships at home, at work and in the world; they are at the heart of our happiness.  How can we express ourselves honestly while staying in connection?

In this three class course we will cover the basics of Non-Violent Communication (NVC) tools developed by Marshall Rosenberg and practice using these tools to transform our conversations.

$65/$52
Members, please use promotion code member2012 at checkout to receive the discounted membership rate. This class is included in the Zen Dog program.

Click here to register online. 

with Byakuren Judith Ragir

It is rare to have the chance to step into the sanctuary of stillness which so deeply nourishes the body and mind.  We are immersed in a cacophony of stimuli:  decisions, meetings, calls, text messages, emails, tasks, events, activities — how can the mind rest?

We invite you to rest in the silence of a weekend sesshin at Clouds in Water. Sesshin, which means “collecting the heart/mind”, provides a rare chance to step into a sanctuary of stillness, to close the door for a little while on the cacophony, and to appreciate the freedom and spaciousness of life in the present.

Our time together will include periods of sitting and walking meditation, chanting, a dharma talk and meals. You may sleep at the center or commute.

$135/$108
Members, please use promotion code member2012 at checkout to receive the discounted membership rate. This class is included in the Zen Dog program.

Click here to register. Registration deadline is July 15. To register after time, please contact the Ino.

with Kris Shingo Fretheim

Art-making is a whole body experience. Using meditation and watercolor we will loosen habitual ways of viewing the world and “see” with all of our senses. When we forgo labeling of the objects we paint, we can begin to see and paint things as they truly are— energetic shapes of light and color. As we become more vividly aware of the physical world around us, we’ll uncover our creative potential and begin to see with fresh eyes!

Please download the supply list (pdf)

$85/$68
Members, please use promotion code member2012 at checkout to receive the discounted membership rate. This class is included in the Zen Dog program.

Click here to register online.

*Artwork provided by Kris Shingo Fretheim